Origin
Beaverton, OR
Afternoon in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, OR to Yoncalla, OR
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, OR
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Yoncalla, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Beaverton to Yoncalla, you are looking at a straightforward 147.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it connects two Pacific Coast region locations without requiring an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. You will primarily utilize the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I-5 to navigate through the heart of Oregon. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to decide your own pace and departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very efficient drive, with 96% of your time spent on highways. The vast majority of your journey consists of a 136.8-mile stretch along I-5, which provides a consistent, high-speed experience for the bulk of the trip. After navigating the initial Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, you settle into a long interstate grind that emphasizes speed and directness. The character of the road shifts only toward the very end, where you transition off the main interstate onto Elkhead Road. This final segment offers a change of pace from the otherwise uniform highway environment, concluding your trip on a local road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 136.8 mi | 2h 40m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Elkhead Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Anlauf Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lombard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Yoncalla, OR.
1
Start on OR 10
75 ft
·
6 sec
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Southwest Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
221 ft
·
9 sec
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Southwest Hall Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Southwest Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Southwest Lombard Avenue
5
Turn left onto OR 10
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi
·
6 min
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Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
137 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Scotts Valley, Elkhead
11
Turn left onto CR 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Anlauf Road
12
Continue on CR 7
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Elkhead Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Eagle Valley Road
14
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft
·
16 sec
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Third Street
15
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
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Alder Street
16
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I-5. Since the entire trip is under three hours, one well-timed stop is usually sufficient to stretch your legs and refresh yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 136.8-mile interstate stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard by prices or availability. Because you only have one major stop to plan for, you can easily prioritize convenience over frequency. A helpful tip is to plan your single stop near the transition point where you exit I-5 to head toward Elkhead Road, allowing you to refuel before finishing the final leg of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoncalla, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaverton, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 136.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Beaverton, OR · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 miles.
Arriving in Yoncalla, OR
The final approach into Yoncalla, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yoncalla, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.33 one way
$58.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albany, OR
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Yoncalla, OR covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Elkhead Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaverton, OR to Yoncalla, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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